All North America articles
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NewsUS tariffs force South African fruit exporters to rethink strategy
South African fruit exporters are preparing for significant market disruption as impending US tariffs force a strategic pivot toward alternative destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Asia
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NewsSweet potato industry pays tribute to Johnny Barnes
US agriculture sector mourns loss of Johnny Barnes, founder of the American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute and pioneering figure in North Carolina agriculture, who has died aged 61
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NewsSouth African citrus exports to US face tariff deadline
South African citrus exporters are racing against time as their conventional reefer programme to the US enters its final phase before new tariffs take effect on 1 August
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NewsSuperfresh Growers mourns death of Kevin Kershaw
Longtime leader in the agriculture industry worked for many years in the Kershaw Companies
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NewsDriscoll’s Sweetest Batch blackberries win top snack award
Company secures another prestigious accolade as Sweetest Batch blackberries win in best blackberry category at Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Snack Awards
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AnalysisUS Northwest pear industry set for production rebound in 2025/26
After several seasons of reduced volumes, Oregon and Washington pear growers are anticipating a significant production increase for 2025/26, with plans to strategically expand exports despite global market challenges
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NewsGCCA welcomes EU stockpiling strategy but highlights major gaps
Association calls for more clarity on key questions for the food cold chain
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Chiquita Panama past the point of no return?
Strike action has pushed the multinational out of the Central American country, possibly forever. So what does the future hold for the people and plantations it has supported for more than a century?
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NewsNew IFPA campaign puts F&V at heart of improving country’s health
Association tells US leaders: You can’t make America healthy again without fruits and vegetables
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FeaturesFrench apple growers embrace change
Despite considerable challenges, Daniel Sauvaitre, president of the French apple and pear association (ANPP), believes the country’s apple business is well placed to respond to consumer demands for sustainability and top quality
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NewsIFPA submits updated health policy recommendations to MAHA Commission
The International Fresh Produce Association has submitted ten evidence-based policy recommendations to the Make America Healthy Again Commission, aimed at reducing diet-related diseases by prioritising fruit and vegetable consumption in national health policy
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NewsUS tomato supply ‘at risk’ if Mexican trade agreement ends
Over 30 major business organisations warn the US could struggle to source enough fresh tomatoes if government terminates countries’ long-standing trade agreement
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NewsFresh Del Monte appoints new VP for deciduous and citrus
Fresh Del Monte Produce has appointed Miles Fraser-Jones as vice president of sales and product management for deciduous and citrus (International), bringing over 25 years of experience to strengthen the company’s global category performance
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NewsNew tariff offensive prompts major concern for exporters in the EU, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for new tariffs on imports from multiple countries including the EU, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa, creating significant uncertainty for fresh produce exporters worldwide
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NewsCalifornia table grape season underway
Poor weather and declining acreage saw volumes dip in recent years, but investments in high yielding varieties have California’s volumes rising again
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NewsOnly three weeks left to register as an exhibitor for Fruit Logistica 2026
Returning to Berlin on 4-6 February 2026, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business offers new formats, high-level networking, and unmissable global reach
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NewsFresh Del Monte appoints Mark Gagnon as sales vice president for southern US
Fresh Del Monte Produce has appointed Mark Gagnon as vice president of sales for its southern region, bringing over 30 years of industry experience to help accelerate growth across the southern United States
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NewsGrapes boost muscle strength in postmenopausal women, study finds
Regular consumption of grapes can significantly improve muscle strength and potentially boost irisin levels in postmenopausal women, according to groundbreaking clinical research from the University of California, Davis
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NewsUS Apple Association applauds new agricultural funding bill
Association welcomes signing of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, highlighting increased funding for speciality crop programmes and beneficial tax provisions for growers
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NewsSouth African citrus industry under threat from US tariffs
South Africa’s agriculture minister has warned that the country’s citrus industry faces severe challenges from impending US tariffs, potentially undermining job creation and economic growth in rural communities